Admissions Counselor

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

E​astern Kentucky University seeks an Admissions Counselor to recruit qualified undergraduate students in and out of state. The role builds relationships with counselors, students, and families to guide them through the college search process.

The counselor will manage a territory via a CRM, maintain contact with inquiries, applicants, and admitted students, and represent EKU at college fairs and recruitment events across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• One year of related work experience is required.
• Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit undergraduate students to EKU across assigned territory.
• Counsel prospective students and families regarding admissions and enrollment processes.
• Develop and coordinate recruitment strategies and support key initiatives in designated regions.
• Collaborate with other university departments and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Market analysis

CRM experience

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admissions Counselor

Eastern Kentucky University

Title

Admissions Counselor

Position Type

Fulltime Staff

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

30R003 -StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division

5R0000 - Student Success, Engage &Oppor

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

University Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week ormore)

Additional Schedule Details

Some nights andweekends on campus, as well as in-state and out-of-state travel,will be required. Overnight recruitment trips may also beincluded.

Posted Salary Grade

Exempt - G20

Retirement

KTRS

Contact Person

Melanie Steier

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This Admissions Counselor position is responsible for recruitingqualified undergraduate in-of-state and out-state students to theUniversity by developing and implementing data-driven strategies,conducting market analysis, and using predictive modeling to guideoutreach. This role serves as a primary liaison to schoolcounselors and community organizations while building strongrelationships with prospective students and their familiesthroughout the college search process. The counselor manages anassigned territory through a Client Relationship Management (CRM)system, ensuring consistent follow-up with inquiries, applicants,and admitted students. Communication takes place across multipleplatforms, including phone, email, written correspondence, socialmedia, and presentations. The position also involves traveling tocollege fairs at the state, regional, and national levels, visitinghigh schools in designated markets, and participating inUniversity-hosted recruitment events.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Master'spreferred.

Experience: One year of related work experience isrequired.

Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications: Valid statedriver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties

• 50% - Identify and recruit undergraduate students to theUniversity. - ()
• 30% - Counsel prospective students, families and othersregarding admissions and enrollment processes. - ()
• 15% - Develop, coordinate and execute recruitment strategiesand provide support for key recruitment initiatives in designatedregions. - ()
• 5% - Work in cooperation and collaboration with otheruniversity departments and complete all other duties as assigned. -()

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.